Picnic Kabobs

These Picnic Kabobs are a nostalgic classic that brings hearty, savory flavors to your grill. The ground beef mixture is bound with oats for a tender texture and wrapped around stuffed olives for a surprising burst of flavor in every bite. Alternating the meatballs with juicy tomato wedges, crisp green peppers, and earthy mushrooms creates a perfectly balanced skewer that is both visually appealing and deeply satisfying. This dish is ideal for summer picnics, backyard barbecues, or any casual gathering where easy-to-eat finger food is king. The tangy French dressing glaze adds a zesty finish that complements the rich meat and smoky char from the broiler or grill. Simple to assemble and quick to cook, these kabobs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 600.7

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

These Picnic Kabobs are a nostalgic classic that brings hearty, savory flavors to your grill. The ground beef mixture is bound with oats for a tender texture and wrapped around stuffed olives for a surprising burst of flavor in every bite. Alternating the meatballs with juicy tomato wedges, crisp green peppers, and earthy mushrooms creates a perfectly balanced skewer that is both visually appealing and deeply satisfying. This dish is ideal for summer picnics, backyard barbecues, or any casual gathering where easy-to-eat finger food is king. The tangy French dressing glaze adds a zesty finish that complements the rich meat and smoky char from the broiler or grill. Simple to assemble and quick to cook, these kabobs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pound Ground beef
3/4 cup Quaker Oats, uncooked
1 large Egg
1 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup Tomato sauce
18 medium Stuffed olives
4 medium Tomatoes
2 medium Green peppers
8 small Cooked potatoes
8 button Mushrooms
1/4 cup French dressing

Directions

1
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, oats, egg, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato sauce. Mix thoroughly until just combined.
2
Divide the meat mixture into 18 equal portions. Shape each portion around a stuffed olive to form a meatball, ensuring the olive is fully enclosed.
3
Cut tomatoes into 16 wedges. Cut green peppers into 16 pieces.
4
Thread the ingredients onto six 12-inch metal skewers in this order: 3 meatballs, 2 tomato wedges, 2 green pepper pieces, 1 potato, and 1 mushroom. Repeat as needed to fill skewers.
5
Ensure the skewers pass through the center of the olives inside the meatballs to secure them in place.
6
Brush the kabobs generously with French dressing.
7
Place kabobs in a preheated broiler or over hot grill coals, positioned about 6 inches from the heat source.
8
Cook for 8 minutes.
9
Turn the kabovers and brush with additional French dressing.
10
Cook for 4 minutes longer, or until the beef is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 600.7kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.6g44%
Saturated Fat 10.8g54%
Cholesterol 132.8mg45%
Sodium 123.5mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 29.7g10%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g20%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 51.9g104%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: beef, broiling, ground beef, grilling, international, kabobs, main course, oats, picnic, skewers, stuffed olives, summer, vegetables

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